Overview
- The Constitutional Council dismissed 10 petitions alleging ballot-stuffing, intimidation and other irregularities, citing insufficient evidence or lack of jurisdiction.
- Security forces confronted opposition supporters in Garoua and Maroua after earlier tear gas dispersals in Yaounde, and a teacher was killed by stray bullets on Tuesday, family told local media.
- Authorities say more than 20 protesters were detained in Garoua, with 20 to face military tribunals on charges including insurrection and incitement to rebellion.
- Partial tallies reported by local media citing the vote tallying commission indicate 92-year-old President Paul Biya is on track for an eighth term.
- Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma claims a 54.8% win based on figures he says cover 80% of voters, declined to file a legal challenge, and warns he will not accept a different result.